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Cup Final Travel & Parking
Last night's draw at Tynecastle saw United continue their Season Ticket Package 10/11
impressive run of away form this season and just a little Cup Final CD
more composure in front of goal would have seen all three Prince Answers Centenary Appeal
points being collected. Hearts never really troubled Steve Lorraine Kicks Off Switchover
Banks who was making his SPL debut for the team and Countdown
most of the chances fell to the Terrors. In fact Hearts have Active Nation Initiative
failed to score against us in any of the four SPL fixtures and Get your Cup Final Merchandise!
this is a measure of our consistency. ArabTRUST News
DUDA News
Peter Houston of course has sensibly used the recent Federation Player of the Year
league games to rest key men and give an opportunity to Toryglen Football Festival - 15th May
others to stake a claim. Injuries and suspension have also Charity Match at Tannadice
contributed to personnel changes but the team have still End of Centenary Season Party
managed to perform to a satisfactory level. Last Sunday's The Disabled Supporters Association
encounter with Rangers started off badly but the defence of Dundee United (DSADU) Update
soon recovered and United did finish strongly. Despite Cup Final Pictorial Special - Coming
losing all three points there were many positive aspects, Soon!
none more so that Ryan Dow's man of the match iPhone Wallpapers
performance. Sunday Preview
Get your Company in with the
Our return to the European scene will obviously increase Brickwork at Tannadice Park
the number of games next season and everyone at Competition
Tannadice is looking forward to more success and we will SPL Youth League
undoubtedly need a large, experienced squad regardless of Summer Holiday Courses
age. DUFC Champions J League Finals
Get Your Kit On!
Talking of Europe, today marks the 23rd anniversary of our This Week in History
appearance in the UEFA Final and as a special
treat ArabZONEsubscribers can take a trip down memory
lane and watch the full 90 mins. Click HERE to view.
The official website www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk continues
to attract huge amount of traffic each month, with statistics
for April recording a record of some 14,5 million hits. The
site was visited 477,427 times during the month, as 76,215
unique visitors logged on to the site. The site also recorded
1,641,520 page views.
No doubt this record has coincided with the Cup run and all
the associated hectic activity. A few hundred upper tier Cup
Final tickets priced at £33 each were delivered today
(Thursday) and that will be our final allocation. I can confirm
that DUFC have sold around 26,000 tickets and the trip to
Hampden looks like being the largest ever Arabs' Summit
to watch the team in action since 1966.
Please note that online customers of United Direct are
advised that there will be no guarantee that any orders of
items in stock, placed after Tuesday 11th May 2010 will be
delivered before the Scottish Cup
Final. ArabTRUST.co.uk/shop have also advised
customers that Wednesday 5th May 2010 was their
deadline.
Sunday sees the first team play the final SPL game of our
Centenary season and I encourage all Arabs to attend.
Supporters should remain behind after the final whistle as
the first team squad will come back onto the pitch after a
short period in the dressing room to thank them for their
tremendous support over the season - and to celebrate
qualifying for Europe. Note also that the Craig Levein
Lounge has secured an early opening licence and will open
at 11am on Sunday.
Mike Barile
Associate Director, ArabTRUST
Stop Press: Congratulations to Marc McCallum, Stuart
Armstrong and Dale Hilson who have been called up into
the squad for the European U19 Championship 2009/10 -
Croatia, where they will be playing against Montenegro,
Belgium and Croatia between 14 and 25 May 2010.
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At Tynecastle yesterday, Banks took the keeper's jersey for the first time in a league match for
United and Webster returned to the centre of the defence. Scott Robertson came in for the
suspended Gomis and up front, Daly and Goodwillie formed the strike force.
Daly had the first chance of the match but just failed to control a Conway free kick. There was a
lot a stake for the home side with a Europa League place still in sight and during a slow first
twenty minutes they had some early chances but did not seriously trouble Banks. United had the
better of the first half with Kenneth and Daly both having decent headed efforts. Then a great
move in the latter stages gave Conway the best chance of the half but the keeper saved and his
second effort was cleared off the line. Webster had the ball in the net from a Conway free kick
but it was ruled out and Goodwillie fired wide as half time approached.
Goodwillie was again just wide early in the second half and Swanson did likewise before a
fantastic Conway delivery gave Shala a chance. The United winger also hit a free kick on target
but the keeper saved and there were chances for Daly, Shala, Myrie-Williams, Kenneth and
Conway. At the other end Banks did well to turn the ball away from Hearts best effort of the
match and another couple of shots were off target. Late in the game both sides went for a winner
but neither side could find the telling ball.
The result ended Hearts slim chance of a Europa League spot. Although it was honours even,
United had the best chances and were perhaps unfortunate not to take all three points.
Words by Steve Gracie, Arabest Publishing, pics Kara Griffiths.
Give Youth a Chance
United lined up with six changes to the side from last week. Youth centre back Craig Hill made his debut and
Keith Watson was back in the starting eleven. Also in from the start were David Robertson, Kevin Smith,
Damian Casalinuovo and Danny Cadamarteri, although the latter of this group was replaced just ten minutes
into the match by 18 year old Ryan Dow, making his competitive debut.
Rangers had the better of the first half and took a two-goal advantage with a second minute Boyd goal and
Novo scored the second late in the half. The Ibrox side had other chances but failed to find the target other
than a Boyd effort which Pernis held. United had just a couple of first half opportunities
After the break, United improved and deservedly got one back when Dow's corner was met by Casalinuovo
and took a deflection before going in. Several other chances came United's way with Gomis and Casalinuovo
firing over, and good efforts from David Robertson, Scott Robertson and Ryan Dow, United's man of the
match. The youth player turned in a very good performance, providing a constant threat down the left.
Rangers had chances too and Pernis twice saved free kicks comfortably whilst Novo blasted wide and Boyd
fired narrowly past.
After a shaky start, United settled, and finished the stronger side in the latter stages, almost snatching a point.
The Manager gave youth a chance and the young United side gave all they had but the newly crowned league
champions were just too much for them.
Words by Steve Gracie, Arabest Publishing, pics Kara Griffiths.
Cup Final Travel & Parking
Strathclyde Police have issued the following instructions for supporters' buses and private car
parking arrangements for Hampden. Please note that all supporters' buses must also display a
numbered logo which can be obtained from the main reception at Tannadice.
PARKING ARRANGEMENTS
DUNDEE UNITED SUPPORTERS' COACHES
PRE MATCH ROUTES APPROACHING THE EAST OF THE STADIUM
M74 Northbound (Citybound)
To avoid congestion on Rutherglen Main Street: Exit the M74 at Junction 1 (Fullarton). Turn right
onto Fullarton Road, then left onto London Road and continue past Celtic Park to the crossroads
junction of London Road at Dunn Street. Turn left onto Dunn Street. Continue on Dunn Street, at
the junction with Main Street turn left cross River Clyde onto Shawfield Drive. At signalised
junction at entrance to Shawfield Stadium bear right onto new road. At 2nd set of traffic signals
turn left onto Polmadie Road, continue where you will be directed to park.
M80 Southbound: Continue onto the A80 and onto M73 Junction 3 at (Mollinsburn). Thereafter
continue to Junction 1, and join the M74 and follow the above route.
POST MATCH ROUTES EXITING THE STADIUM
After the match, all supporters' coaches should follow the reverse of the routes shown above.
(WITH THE EXCEPTION OF M8 WESTBOUND)
M8 Westbound
From Polmadie Road, travel north in Aikenhead Road. Turn right Cathcart Road.Turn left
Cumberland Street. Turn right Eglinton Street. Turn left Nelson Street (beware low bridge at
Cook Street). Turn left Paterson Street. Turn right Wallace Street. Turn left Dalintober Street to
westbound M8/A8
A8 Westbound: Continue on the A8 to Junction 8 (Baillieston) and join the M73 southbound.
Thereafter take the offside lane to join the M74 and follow the above route.
M8 Eastbound: Continue M8 to Junction 21 (Harry Ramsden's). Turn right Paisley Road. Turn
left Clyde Place. Turn right Bridge Street. Turn left Oxford Street. Turn right South Portland
Street. Turn left Norfolk Street. Continue Ballater Street. Turn right Hospital Street. Continue
Laurieston Road. Continue Cathcart Road. Turn left into Caledonia Road, turn right roundabout,
continue, turn left roundabout. Turn right at signalised junction onto Polmadie Road. Continue
where you will be directed to park.
DUNDEE UNITED PRIVATE TRANSPORT
Parking for private cars is provided in Polmadie playing fields, private vehicles should follow
above routes and continue to the south end of Polmadie Road.
Season Ticket Package 10/11
Dundee United have launched their new season ticket package, with prices of just £40 for all
kids under 12 years old.
Early Bird tickets went sale on Monday 26 April, with discounts ranging from 12% to 80% on walk
up gate prices and on average provide free admission for up to five games for adults - almost a
quarter of all SPL home games.
Early Bird prices for kids have been reduced to only £40 for U12s - only £2 per game! This
provides a discount of up to an incredible 80% on the gate price and is the equivalent of getting
15 (out of 19) games completely free of charge.
Early Bird prices offer huge cash savings for all supporters, with adults saving up to £92 a year
compared to the gate price.
. Adult prices start at only £290 (approx £15 per game). This saves £92 (24%) on the gate price.
. Senior Citizen prices from £180 (£9 per game). This saves 12% on the senior citizen gate price
and a massive 53% on the adult price.
. Under 18 prices from £120 (£6 per game). A saving of 41% on the concession gate price and
almost 70% on the equivalent adult price.
. Under 12 prices reduced to £40 (£2 per game). A saving of over 80% on the concession gate
price.
The season ticket package is once again supplemented with a range of incentives and benefits
adding over £200 of savings to each season ticket book.
Following the success of last year's new season ticket budget facility, the facility to budget ahead
for next year (2011/12) has now also been incorporated into the package.
Chairman Stephen Thompson said, "Season ticket income is vital to the Club and our package is
designed to offer a range of prices to provide a structured income stream for the Club and
considerable savings to our regular supporters.
"Following last year's price freeze, we have had to increase prices slightly in most categories, but
this has allowed us to reduce the prices for all kids under 12 years old to the equivalent of just £2
per game. It is important for the future of Dundee United, and indeed football as a whole, that we
encourage these youngsters to attend games on a more regular basis and I'm sure that all Arabs
will support this move. I firmly believe that Dundee United offers its supporters some of the most
competitive and keenly priced season tickets in the SPL and I hope that even more will take
advantage of our offers to support the Terrors in what promises to be yet another exciting season
in 2010/11."
Brochures have been sent out to all those on the Dundee United database and there are four
ways to purchase or renew season tickets.
. In person at the Club Shop, Dundee United Direct, in Tannadice Street.
. By telephone from the ticket office on 01382 833166 (Options 1 & 3)
. By post, using the application form and pre paid envelope included in the season ticket
brochure.
. Online renewals, 24 hours per day, via the website
on http://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/seasontickets.
Non season ticket holders who do not receive a brochure can collect one from the Club Shop, or
order one by telephone on 01382 833166 (Option 0) or by email
on boxoffice@dundeeunitedfc.co.uk
Gate prices are unchanged for next season.
Cup Final CD
Cup final fever hit St John's High School last week as the entire first team squad arrived to
record backing vocals for a new cup final version of 'Love is in the Air'.
Pupils from St John's had already re-recorded Michael Marra's "Hamish the Goalie" as part of
the school's community enterprise project to mark Dundee United's centenary season, and
decided to add the Arab anthem to celebrate the team reaching the Scottish Cup Final.
The players were in fine form as they entered into the spirit of things and certainly something
was in the air as the chorus was belted out, accompanied by lots of quite impressive air guitar
and dance routines!
'Hamish the Goalie' is sung by 6th year pupil Afioe McGuigan-O'Brien with instrumental backing
by pupils and staff and also input from songwriter Michael Marra.
The CD, which includes an interview with the legendary Hamish McAlpine, together with footage
of the recording sessions, goes on sale this Friday afternoon from the ticket office in the Club
Shop, the ArabZONE Kitroom, Groucho's and the Tangerine Trading Posts at Tannadice. The
cost is only £3.99, with all proceeds in aid of St John's community enterprise project and United
for Kids.
Prince Answers Centenary Appeal
The Invergowrie Parish Church Centenary Committee, set up to celebrate the building of the
church in 1909, has accomplished the many targets it set itself in April of last year.
Included in the projects was the establishment of a connection with the Nkronso congregation in
the Apedwa district of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana and £10,000 from the Centenary
Appeal Fund was allocated to this church to assist in a building programme.
With Dundee United FC also celebrating its centenary, it was thought appropriate that Ghanian
international Prince Buaben should be on hand to accept the cheque on behalf of his fellow-
countrymen.
Lorraine Kicks Off Switchover Countdown
Kicking off the countdown,
Dundee United fan Lorraine
Kelly and Jon Daly teamed
up with Digit Al, the
switchover mascot, for an
event today at Tannadice
Park. Jon, who sported a
new strip to mark the
milestone, took time out of
training ahead of the
Scottish Cup Final to help
spread the digital message.
Dundee will become
Scotland's first digital city as
part of the switchover.
Lorraine explained: "Most
sports fans have already
gone digital, but not all
viewers are prepared. With
only three months to go until
switchover, now is the time
to get ready."
Latest research* indicates
that most viewers in the
area are well prepared, with
nine out of ten households
already having made the
switch to digital TV. Those still watching in analogue are now being advised to get ready for
switchover - when Freeview coverage will be boosted to reach virtually all homes - or risk being
left with a blank screen.
Digital UK and the Switchover Help Scheme are stepping up their communications campaigns
across the area. Roadshows will launch across the north of Scotland and a detailed 20-page
guide to switchover is being sent to every household. The guide includes useful tips on retuning
Freeview equipment and how to choose the right regional service in areas where signals overlap.
On-screen captions on analogue channels will resume soon, backed by TV, press and radio
advertising.
The Help Scheme (helpscheme.co.uk) will be writing to eligible older and disabled people,
reminding them of the assistance on offer to convert one TV set to digital, including a choice of
equipment, installation and aftercare. The help is available for those aged 75 and over; or who
are eligible for certain disability benefits; or registered blind or partially sighted; or living in care
homes.
Paul Hughes, Digital UK National Manager for Scotland said: "Most people have already made
the switch to digital, but we know some people may leave it until the last minute, or may need a
little extra advice. We're urging anyone still watching analogue television to make the change
now and to contact the Help Scheme if they're eligible for practical support.
"Anyone who still needs advice on switching can visit the Digital UK website or call our advice
line. We'll also be holding roadshows and advice clinics at the time of switchover."
Viewers can check their switchover date and options for getting digital TV by using the Digital UK
postcode checker at digitaluk.co.uk or by ringing 08456 50 50 50.
Active Nation Initiative
Craig Conway and Scott Robertson, together with Dens Road Primary School pupils, showed
their support at the launch of NHS Tayside's Active Nation initiative by encouraging people to
include physical activity into their everyday lives.
Active Nation is an initiative which aims to motivate Scots to increase their physical activity by
taking at least half an hour of exercise, five times a week. Currently in Scotland only 39% of
adults, 63% of girls and 74% of boys are currently meeting these levels. In Tayside 22% of adults
are clinically obese and more than one in five children is overweight when they start primary
school. NHS Tayside, working with Dundee City Council, aims to engage with both children and
adults to show them that exercise can easily be incorporated into their daily lives to help reverse
the trend of poor health.
Mary Colvin, Health Promotions Programme Manager for NHS Tayside said, "Being active isn't
about running a marathon or turning into someone you're not. It is about adding enough activity
into your daily routine so that you feel the benefits. It doesn't have to be too serious or require
too much effort either. Being active should be fun and be easily incorporated into your day. That
is why it is really important to find activities that you enjoy and want to continue doing."
There are easy ways to fit activity into your day such as:
. Ditching short car trips and walking instead
. Taking the stairs instead of escalators or lifts
. Doing the garden or helping a neighbour by doing their garden
. Walking the dog, or even walking a neighbour's dog
. Vacuuming or doing the housework to your favourite music
. Playing football with your kids in the park
. Dancing around your living room
. Cycling with friends
Central to the Active Nation initiative is setting your own personal activity goal however large or
small. The Active Nation website - www.ouractivenation.co.uk - is an online resource where
people can register their goals, track their progress over time and find out about events in their
area.
Attending the launch of the initiative at Tannadice, Sandy Watson Chairman of NHS Tayside
Board said, "As a health promoting organisation, NHS Tayside aims to improve the health and
wellbeing of adults and children within the Tayside area. This is in line with the Health Equality
strategy which aims to improve the health and reduce health inequalities across Tayside.
"Active Nation is an important initiative to allow us to engage with and motivate people to make
small changes to incorporate activity into their day to day routine."
Get your Cup Final
Merchandise!
With our trip to Hampden
edging closer, Cup Final
fever is spreading across
the United side of Dundee.
The Club Shop trade has
soared in recent weeks
with supporters buying up
items from our Cup Final
range.
Lines are arriving all the
time at the Tannadice
store, with traditional Cup
Final items such as Foam
Fingers, Horns and Jester
Hats being snapped up in
their numbers.
Foam fingers and Horns
are available for just £5
and if you want to stand
out from the crowd then
Jester hats are just £8.
Cup final scarves are also
now available for £7.
Let's turn Hampden into a sea of tangerine come the 15th May, so why not buy a Replica Home
Shirt with the Cup final Embroidery from £33 Kids and £40 adults or maybe you just fancy a
Tangerine Cup Final Screen Print T-shirt for just £10!!
If you want to buy a memento of the Cup Final, then why not look at our Nike and Avec Cup Final
range. Prices start as low as £8!
All these and more can be found at DUFC Direct, our new online store. So log on today to
secure your Cup Final Merchandise!
More lines are still due to arrive ahead of the big day so keep checking back to check them out!
If you can't get online then call our order line on 01382 889926 or pop into the Store itself where
a member of our team will be ready to help you.
Please note that online customers of United Direct are advised that there will be no guarantee
that any orders of items in stock, placed after Tuesday 11th May 2010 will be delivered before
the Scottish Cup Final.ArabTRUST.co.uk/shop have also advised customers that Wednesday
5th May 2010 was their deadline.
Store Opening Times:
Mon-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday (Match Day) 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday (Non-Match Day) 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, 9 May (Hibs game) 10:00am - 1.30pm
ArabTRUST News
Euro/Lee4Life Night on Saturday 8th May 2010 in Club 83
ArabTRUST have organised a night to celebrate United's entry into Europe and recognise our
Team Captain's contribution to the Arab cause.
Make sure you're there to pay tribute to Lee after his heartache of having to retire prematurely
because of injury.
Tickets are only £5, are available from Club 83, Grouchos and the Ticket office in the Club Shop.
Hands Up For the Academy!
ArabTRUST representatives Joe Duncan and David Mulholland presented Ian Cathro, DUFC
Junior Youth Academy Manager with £7200 to cover the extra costs involved in operating the
exciting new initiative which sees 12 schoolboy signings starting first year together next August
at St. John's HS.
The donation was boosted by recent sales of the popular Jon Daly t shirts which have already
raised several thousands of pounds.
Shedgirls, Looking for some Cup Final Wear?
ArabTRUST are supporting Julie Hay of jewellerybyjules.co.uk/.
Her handcrafted Saltire Dundee United earrings are available now
by clicking HERE. I think they look great and will be perfect
Hampden attire for what will surely be a historic day for Dundee
United (whilst earring on the side of caution!).
ArabTRUST Player of the Month
It's now time for the second last ArabTRUST Player of the Month
Award of the season.Click HERE to register your preference, voting
ends Friday 7th May 2010 at 8pm.
DUDA News
Lottery Winners for Week 34
The Jackpot prize was not won and will roll over to £1250 next week.
SPL Executive Level Hospitality for Two: S POCULA
Signed Ball : JOYCE ROBERTSON 683 PERTHSHIRE
Pair of SPL Match Tickets : M. CUMMINGS 3245 DUNDEE
£25 cash ALEX MIDDLETON 1761 Dundee
£25 cash EAMONN MALONE 985 Dundee
£10 cash KENNETH THOMSON 757 Dundee
£10 cash HELEN BREEN 269 Dundee
£10 cash ANDREW FARRELL 1065 DUNDEE
£10 cash KENNETH URQUART 4643 Dundee
£10 cash ELISABETH MILLAR 3842 Dundee
Joining the Tannadice Lottery lets supporters play
a vital role in developing youth at Dundee United
as all our profits are donated to the football club.
Lottery members also have the opportunity to win
one of the eleven prizes each week inclusive of
cash and hospitality prizes.
Joining the Tannadice Lottery could not be simpler
as all you need to do is register online.
For those who prefer to pay by cash, why not join through the agency at the Club Shop or
contact DUDA for details of an agent near you? Alternatively, if you can organise a group of like
minded fellow Arabs all interested in becoming members of the Lottery, you might consider
running an agency yourself. It is very easy to do and DUDA will supply all the help required and
provide the relevant stationery. Minimum membership is ten and we will pay a 15% commission
on collections. With 25 members or more, agents have the option to request a complimentary
season ticket instead of commission. If you are interested, please
emaillottery@dundeeunitedfc.co.uk.
We would remind lottery members to email lottery@dundeeunitedfc.co.uk in the event of a
change of address or other contact details.
50/50 Draw vs Rangers 01/05/10
The 50/50 draw made at our game against Rangers was made by Audrey Ward. Audrey picked
ticket no.194079 to win the 1st prize of £410, and ticket no.194227 for the 2nd prize of £106.
The winner of our 1st prize was Steven Blaney who was watching the game from the Eddie
Thompson Stand.
Our 2nd prize winner was Jane Gallagher who was enjoying hospitality in one our lounges.
Federation Player of the Year
Over 300 noisy and enthusiastic
Arabs lifted the roof at Piperdam last
Sunday as they celebrated the
Federation of Dundee United
Supporters' Clubs annual Player of
the Year awards in fine style.
They were joined by Chairman
Stephen Thompson, Directors,
officials and staff of the Club,
together with Manager Peter
Houston, his entire backroom staff
and the whole first team squad.
Chairman Shug Falconer opened
the proceedings, before Stephen
Thompson and Peter Houston made
rousing speeches to thank the fans
for their tremendous support over
the last year.
Andy Webster (who was unable to
attend due to the PFA award
ceremony that night) was named
player of the year, with the award
being collected on his behalf by Jon Daly.
Garry Kenneth received the young player of the year award and Company Secretary Spence
Anderson received a special presentation in view of his unstinting efforts on behalf of Federation
clubs.
Toryglen Football Festival - 15th May
Charity Match at Tannadice
Dave Bowman's keenly awaited charity match in aid of skin cancer charities on the hallowed
Tannadice turf kicks off at 7pm tomorrow, Friday 7 May. The family of Ally Watt, who sadly died
of skin cancer last year, have kindly donated a trophy for the event.
The bidding closed on Wednesday and the intrepid team to take on Dave's All Stars lines up as
follows:-
Harvey Robertson (GK)
and, in order of bidding:
Gordon Lawson
Steven Smith
Andrew Stirling
Scott Campbell
Grant Campbell
Iain Meiklejohn
Steve Kay
Boab Thomas
Craig Jackson
Grant Mitchell
Subs:-
Neil Petrie
John Vincent
Barry Donoghue
Bo's team consists of Darren Jackson, Paddy Connolly, David Hannah, Brian Welsh, Raymond
McKinnon, Grant Johnson, Mark Perry, Scott Patterson, Scott Kopel, Dave himself and others.
The match will be filmed by Dundee United Media.
Admission, via the Jerry Kerr Stand, is free. Donations welcome.
End of Centenary Season Party
The Disabled Supporters Association of Dundee United (DSADU)
Update
The Disabled
Supporters
Association of
Dundee United
(DSADU) elected
their interim office
bearers at a
meeting held in the
Taxi Club on
Wednesday 28th
April.
In attendance was
Keith Ferguson
from UEFA's Centre
for Access to
Football in Europe
(CAFE), his
continued
assistance and
guidance during this
long process has been invaluable.
The following were elected
Chairperson - Ken Lowry
Vice Chairperson - Heather Hird
Secretary - Jim McKaig
Treasurer - Gordon Hird
Committee members - Scott Robertson, George Stewart, Jim Hendry, John Mitchell and Andrew
McMillan.
The committee's first meeting will take place 7pm, Wednesday 12th May at the Taxi Club.
Cup Final Pictorial Special - Coming Soon!
To celebrate reaching the Active Nation Scottish Cup Final, the commercial department have
produced a pictorial souvenir magazine for fans to keep as a memento of the occasion.
Priced at £4, this will hopefully become a keepsake for years to come and is the Dundee United
equivalent of the programme for the Cup Final.
iPhone Wallpapers
If your iPhone or HTC phone is looking rather dull and lifeless and in need of a lift, why not give it
a quick makeover and add one of the new absolutely free Dundee United Wallpapers that have
recently been added to the Kitroom on ArabZONE.
The artwork has been done by Rorschach from the East Football Forum and he has kindly
allowed us to offer them to all United fans via the ArabZONE website. Look out for more mobile
phone wallpapers in the near future.
If you are interested in creating and volunteering wallpapers and other such downloads that we
could use on theArabZONE Kitroom then please get in touch with joe@dundeeunitedfc.co.uk.
Sunday Preview
By Baktosch Gillan
Dundee United will bring the curtain
down on an excellent league
campaign with a home match
against Hibernian this Sunday -
knowing that third place in the SPL
is secure.
However, with squad places up for
grabs for the Active Nation Scottish
Cup Final against Ross County the
following Saturday, the players will
have plenty to play for, as they will
be keen to give Manager Peter
Houston a selection headache
ahead of the Hampden showpiece.
Having stopped a run of two
successive defeats to Old Firm
opposition with a 0-0 draw away to
Hearts, the Tangerines will be
looking to build on that result with a
confidence-boosting victory.
Hibs meanwhile, can still finish
fourth and after throwing away a 6-2
lead to draw 6-6 at Motherwell,
Hibees boss John Hughes will be
looking to end a poor run of results with a win at Tannadice as they aim to catch the Well and
guarantee a Europa League spot for next season.
Houstie will no doubt make some changes to starting line-up as some players will need game
time, but he will also want to avoid injuries to key men.
Steve Banks started in the midweek stalemate at Tynecastle, but Dusan Pernis could be in line
for a recall in the United goal.
Andy Webster was substituted at half-time at Hearts as a precaution so he may also return, but
Houstie will be wary of the influential defender's recent injury problems and may not take a
chance on his captain.
Morgaro "Jimmy" Gomis will serve the last of a two-game suspension, which could give Scott
Robertson a chance to gain some match-fitness before the cup final.
Up-front, Jon Daly and David Goodwillie started in midweek, but with Francisco Sandaza out for
the season and Danny Cadamarteri facing a race against time to be fit for the final, Houstie could
look to Damian Casalinuovo and Andis Shala to provide the firepower.
COME ON UNITED!
Get your Company in with the Brickwork at Tannadice Park
As the Buy a Brick campaign continues to grow with countless numbers of mementoes from past
and present United supporters, we now have the opportunity for businesses and companies to
be part of the official Centenary Wall also.
If you wish to have a permanent advert for your business or company on display at Tannadice
Park and be part of the Centenary Walkway then this is the ideal commercial opportunity for
you.
The bricks are terracotta in colour and are three times the size of the normal supporters'
mementos, they will carry your business logo and wording underneath which could include a
phone number or email contact address. There are a limited number of these stones available so
book early to avoid disappointment.
The total cost for the Company bricks are £100 + Vat each.
Please contact Paul Reid on 01382 832202 for more information on purchasing the stones.
Please make sure you have a jpeg or eps image of your business logo which can be emailed in
order for the brick manufacture to inscribe your design.
Competition
Please find below the competition leading up to the match versus Hibs on 9 May 2010.
The winner will be read out at half time and contacted by a member of the Commercial
Department in the course of the following week.
Prize: Executive hospitality for two at a forthcoming home match this season (with the exception
of matches v Rangers & Celtic). Visit the hospitality section of the website for more info on the
Executive Hospitality package at Dundee United.
1. Which United manager of the nineties played for Hibernian?
2. Recently retired Lee Wilkie won how many full caps?
3. United full back Keith Watson was born where?
4. True or False? United legend Paul Hegarty once lined up against Diego Maradona.
5. George Best never played at Tannadice. True or False?
Please send your answers and full contact details to frontdesk@dundeeunitedfc.co.uk.
SPL Youth League
Dundee United 3 Kilmarnock 3
Still without the injured
Ross Smith, Gavin Stokes
and Jordan Elfverson,
Stevie Campbell's side
was further depleted with
Craig Hill and Ryan Dow
both on first team duty.
The match had an end of
season feel to it but there
were plenty of goals with
Stuart Armstrong giving
United a first half lead.
After the break, Killie
levelled and then went in
front before Dale Hilson
netted for United and a
late Michael Lee goal
gave the young
Tangerines what looked
like the winner. However,
the visitors went straight
upfield from the kick off to
level the match again.
The SPL Youth League
season is now complete
as far as United are
concerned and they can
look back on a good
campaign with just three
defeats in the league, all
at home whilst remaining
unbeaten on the road. The
youth side have recorded
nine wins but were
something of the draw
specialist of the campaign with ten matches ending even.
The biggest disappointment of the season was most likely the SFA Youth Cup quarter final exit
at home to Celtic but the progress made by the players in the last few months is evident. Four of
the youth side (Craig Hill, Ross Smith, Dale Hilson and Ryan Dow) have made competitive first
team debuts this season and they have all acquitted themselves admirably. Some players from
this youth squad will now move up or move on and others will replace them next season. Over
the coming weeks Stevie will give eNews readers his take on the season past and the next to
come.
Words and pic by Steve Gracie, Arabest Publishing.
For more photographs from recent youth team matches supporters can visit the Arabest
Publishing Youths Photo Gallery.
Summer Holiday Courses
Sports Development and the Scottish
Football Association have teamed up with
Dundee FC and Dundee
United FC to deliver a 6 week Summer
Football Programme.
The programme allows boys and girls
between the age of five and fourteen years
the opportunity to participate in a safe and
fun football education environment. We aim
to promote the development of skills such
as shooting, dribbling, passing and control
including small sided games. The emphasis
is firmly placed on individual fun, enjoyment
and success on all courses.
Each course member will receive a
certificate of attendance, a home match
ticket, a photograph of you and your squad,
and a gift.
WEEK 1 Mon 5th - Fri 9th July
VENUE Craigie High School 10am - 3pm
VENUE Gussie Park 10am - 3pm
VENUE Elliot Rd (Harris Acad) 10am -
3pm
WEEK 2 Mon 12th - Fri 16th July
VENUE Orchar Park HALF DAY ONLY
10am - 12noon
VENUE Elliot Rd (Harris Acad) 10am - 3pm
WEEK 3 Mon 19th - Fri 23rd July
VENUE Craigie High School 10am - 3pm
VENUE Gussie Park 10am - 3pm
VENUE Elliot Rd (Harris Acad) 10am -
3pm
WEEK 5 Mon 2nd - Fri 6th August
VENUE Craigie High School 10am - 3pm
VENUE Gussie Park 10am - 3pm
VENUE Elliot Rd (Harris Acad) 10am - 3pm
WEEK 6 Mon 9th - Fri 13th August
VENUE Elliot Rd (Harris Acad) 10am - 3pm
Application forms are now available from the usual outlets, including online.
DUFC Champions J League Finals
Congratulations to all J League
participants and in particular the
fourteen teams who will compete in
the DUFC Champions J League
Finals on Sunday 16th May. I am
sure if the previous years are
anything to go by it will be a very
enjoyable day for all, participants,
parents and spectators. (The lower
George Fox stand will be open for
spectators, admission is free,
through turnstiles 39-41).
KICK-OFF TIMES:
10am: Finalists from Saturday
10.10am P6 - S1 Group A, session,
Liverpool v Real Madrid.
10am: Finalists from Saturday
10.10am P6 - S1 Group B, session,
Panathinaikos v Fiorentina.
10.50am: Finalists from Saturday
11.20am P5 & 6 session, Liverpool v
Bayern Munich.
10.50am: Finalists from Saturday
9.00am P4 & 5 session, Inter Milan v
Newcastle.
11.40pm: PRESENTATIONS
12pm: Finalists from Sunday 10.40am P2 & 3 Group A session, Inter Milan v Villareal.
12pm: Finalists from Sunday 10.40am P2 & 3 Group B session, Manchester United v AC Milan.
12.50pm: Finalists from Sunday 9.30am P3 & 4 session, Fiorentina v Ajax.
1.40pm: PRESENTATIONS
All Players are to arrive via the George Fox Stand and register at least 15 minutes prior to stated
KO time.
FINALS DAY
Due to our Champions J League Finals at Tannadice Park next Sunday 16th May, both J League
sessions at Gussie Park scheduled to take place that day are now cancelled, this leaves
everyone free to come along and join in the Finals Day Fun!
IMPORTANT DATES:
All J League sessions are back next Saturday 22nd, and Sunday 23rd May.
The current J League season will end on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th June.
Get Your Kit On!
There can only be one person this
week worthy of mention - Cameron
Kerr from Edinburgh is proudly
pictured in his 'Put Your Hands Up
For Jon Daly' t-shirt at the Crucible,
Sheffield.
The new Snooker World Champion,
Neil Robertson was heard to say
privately to our Arab snooker fan
"G'day, I now know what it takes to
be a world number one, and struth
that is something I recognise in
Dundee United. Crickey, I'll be
putting my hands up for Jon and the
boys on the 15th!!".
If you have been up to something
interesting, ping us with your photo onriki@dundeeunitedfc.co.uk.
If you now visit our Get your Kit on Gallery page, you will get an idea of what our new Gallery will
look and feel like by clicking on the links leading to five archives. In fact, if you have submitted a
picture over the last few years, there is a chance you will find it there.
We are currently working on a 'live' Gallery with more recent pictures, please check back for that
soon...
This Week in History
6th - 12th May.....
1963 - Goals from Dennis Gillespie, Eric Brodie and Walter Carlyle gave United an excellent 3-0
win over Celtic at Tannadice as United finished 7th in Division One, the club's highest ever
league position.
1973 - A United Select side took on a Dundee Select team at Tannadice in Dennis Gillespie's
testimonial match, with Bruce and Britton scoring for United in a 2-1 win.
1981 - In only the club's second ever Scottish Cup final, the match against Rangers at Hampden
was heading for a 0-0 draw when Rangers were awarded a penalty. Hamish McAlpine
dramatically saved Rangers midfielder Ian Redford's spot-kick and the tie went to a midweek
replay.
1987 - History was made as United became the first ever Scottish club to compete in the UEFA
Cup final. The first leg at the Ullevi Stadium in Sweden saw goalkeeper Billy Thomson receive a
nasty ear injury, but he played on as a tired United side lost 1-0 with the second leg to be played
at Tannadice.
1996 - In a tense first leg at Firhill, Christian Dailly scored the equaliser for United as they battled
it out with Partick Thistle in the play-off for the Premier League. The game ended 1-1 with the
second leg to play at Tannadice.
2001 - In the second last game of the season, things looked bleak as United went down 2-0 to St
Johnstone at McDiarmid Park and Charlie Miller missed a first half penalty. With relegation
contenders St Mirren winning at Love Street, United battled back with goals from Charlie Miller
and Craig Easton, and Derek Lilley completed a memorable comeback as United won 3-2 and St
Mirren went down.
This feature has been compiled by Bryan Orr and Scott Foran of the Federation of Dundee
United Supporters' Clubs, plus material from Rags to Riches by Mike Watson and the Dundee
United A - Z.
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